Perry County, IL

Living in Perry County

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Bikeability 13
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Walkability 22
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 49
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Colleges 56
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Schools 3
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Residents

21k Population -1.2k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated
67% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black9%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate37%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office17%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$86k Median Home Value +$9.6k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$401 Median Monthly Rent +$46 (2010–19)
66% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas12%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Perry County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Perry County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 2
Feb 36 3 2
Mar 46 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perry County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding49
Tornado29
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Perry County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Perry County, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Perry County, IL

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McKendree University
44 miles, NW
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Greenville University
56 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Perry County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Perry County, IL

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